Discover the most beautiful sights of Prague. Review the educational route PRAGUECITYLINE Prague 1. All sights are described with lots of pictures.Click here
Army Museum in Žižkov
Armádní muzeum (Army Museum) in Prague district Žižkov has been through many changes during its existence. In every historic period the expositions were changed and transformed. Let´s together see the collections related to the significant war events.
All about: Army Museum ( Armádní muzeum )
All about: The National Memorial at Vitkov Hill ( Národní památník na Vítkově )
Interwar period
Armádní muzeum Žižkov (Army Museum Žižkov) had been integrated into the complex of Památník národní osvobození (National Monument) at Prague Vrch Vítkov (Vítkov Hill). In the period between WW1 and WW2 the museum exposition was divided into five time layers. The first part was dedicated to the period between 1914 – 1915, part two commemorated the events between 1916 – 1917, the next part between 1917- 1918, part four concerned the events from 1918 until armistice had been concluded before the formation of Czechoslovakia and the last part involved expositions dated from the formation of the independant state until 1920 and was concluded by the return of the last transports of the Czechoslovak legionaries.
World War 2
In 1939, in the occupation period by the Nazi military forces, the entire premises of the National Monument was occupied by the German Gestapo and department for the German Military Museum. German military forces subsequently moved all the museum exponates from Žižkov and neighbouring Karlín into Schwarzenberský palác in Hradčany, where the German Vojenské muzeum (Military Museum) was constituted afterwards. Germans took these collections before the end of the war with them, however most of them were returned to the homeland again.
Communist Period
After the war Muzeum Památníku osvobození (Museum of the National Monument) was established where the collections from the years 1914-1918 and 1939-1945 were placed. In February 1948 the museum was closed, and those expositions not completely matching the Communist ideology were entirely reinstalled. In 1951 an exhibition called „30 let Komunistické strany Československa“ (30 years of the Czechoslovakian Communist party) took place here. The museum was closed shortly after the exhibition again and it was re-opened under a new name in 1954, as Muzeum Československé armády (Museum of the Czechoslovakian Army). After defeat of communism in November 1989 the museum turned into Muzeum odboje a České armády (Museum of Resistance and of the Czech Army). This name was after some time changed to Armádní muzeum Žižkov (Army Museum Žižkov) which has survived until today.
All about Monuments Prague 3 Distict read here
The present
Currently, the museum exposition is divided into three parts. The first one covers the period of WW1 between 1914 – 1918, the participation of the Czechs and Slovaks in it and the period of political and military actions that resulted in formation of the independant Czechoslovak republic. The other part is dedicated to the interwar Czechoslovak republic and its armed forces, the third exhibition space covers the period of WW2 and records the participation of the Czechs and Slovaks in military operations and its fronts, in the national resistance and also in other events that were supposed to restore the independance of Czechoslovakia. The forth part Čtvrtá část is dedicated to occassional exhibitions.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Photo Gallery:
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Contact:
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Address:
Armádní muzeum Žižkov
U Památníku 2
130 05, Praha 3 – Žižkov
Opening hours:
Army Museum Žižkov is open daily excluding on Mondays, between 10:00 am – 06:00 pm.
Entrance:
free of charge
Transport connection:
Bus Nr. 133, 175, 209 – station U Památníku
Tram Nr. 5, 9, 26, 55, 58 – station Husinecká
Metro: B, C – Florenc (then take a bus Nr. 133, 175 and get out at the station U Památníku)
GPS: 50°5’14.386″N, 14°26’41.749″E
Transport connection:
Search for connections: click here
Information on Prague transport: click here
Information on Prague public transport: click here
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Map:
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
načítám mapu - prosím čekejte...
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
DOWNLOAD: Tourist Guide in the Area
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Tourist guide PRAGUE CITY LINE – Prague 3 (13,4 MiB, 5 557 hits)
Updated: 20.10.2015 – Prague´s Žižkov stretches in the town district Praha 3 close to the centre and today we will introduce this quarter to you. We will also tell you about interesting history of Žižkov and its landmarks which make it a popular tourist location. Due to the vibrant night life and also its many cafés, bars and restaurants Žižkov is called Prague´s Montmartre.
Map of the tourist route Prague City Line Prague 3 (1,6 MiB, 6 220 hits)
Updated: 9.11.2015 – Map of the tourist route Prague City Line Prague 3. This route we recommend as the best way through Prague 3, you will see all the most important. In this map you will find vouchers. Print it or show at a restaurant in your mobile or tablet and enjoy the discount!
Other interesting links – Read also
All about: Prague 1 Monuments more read here
All about: Prague 2 Monuments more read here
All about: Prague 3 Monuments more read here
All about: Prague Castle more read here
All about: Royal route and the coronation of King more read here
All about: Petrin Hill more read here
All about: Old Town Square more read here
All about: Jewish Prague more read here
All about: Prague Gardens and Parks more read here
Traditional Royal Route
Take the traditional route of Czech kings. Discover the most interesting sights of Prague. Everything is described in articles and accompanied by lots of photos. Click here to get on the page of the Royal Route.
Prague Candy Festival 2017
The sweetest festival of the year in hotel Pyramida! All the sweets lovers are meeting at 8th April 2017 from 12 till 19 pm at hotel Pyramida where the second year of Prague candy festival is held.
ONE-HOUR RIVER CRUISE
A cruise is truly one of the most delightful ways to see the beauties on offer in the historical centre of Prague. During the cruise you will get unforgettable views from the deck, refreshing drinks and a fascinating commented tour.
Old Town Square
Come with us and explore the real heart of Prague. Do you know the secret of the Old Town Astronomical Clock? Do you know where to find the Prague Meridian and the meaning of the crosses on the paving stones? Click here and explore the Old Town Square on your own!
Enjoy a beautiful view of Prague!
The roof terrace restaurant Coda is open to all lovers of great gastronomy and unique views of the city. The terrace offers a 360° view of the entire Prague and looking at all the treasures of the Golden City.
Enjoy a sights and life in Prague - Download FREE Guides !
Discover the most beautiful sights and places of Prague. Discover the real life of Praguers. Enjoy prepared vouchers in guidebooks. DOWNLOAD FREE GUIDES !
« « Jiřího z Poděbrad Square | Olšany Cemeteries – the final resting place of noted persons » »